Special Education Inclusion Support Teacher

Special Education Inclusion Support Teacher

#26-0216

Cass Lake, Minnesota, United States

Education

Class D

Permanent Full Time

Hourly

24.00

Division: Education

Reports to: Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

Worksite: Head Start (locations may vary)

LLBO Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN driver’s license is required. CPR and First Aid certification or must be attained within the introductory period.

Summary: Assists lead teachers and district special education teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)/Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs), providing one-on-one or small group instruction. Monitors student progress, manages classroom behavior, and supports students with diverse learning and behavioral needs to foster academic and personal independence. Responsible for helping ensure that the classrooms contribute to each child's growth and development.

Education Requirements and

Experience:

Background in early childhood/child development, or related field.

Must have experience in infant and early childhood classrooms.

Minimum of two years of experience teaching, observing, assessing, planning, coaching, and implementing individual activities for young children and families, including those with mental health, behavioral issues, and disabilities.

Must be willing to take additional classes and training in special education.

Additional

Qualifications and Skills:

Excellent attendance and punctuality is a must.

Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Word processing and computer skills.

Must possess an understanding and sensitivity to the culturally specific needs of Native American children and their families.

Be flexible with time, adaptable to various environments, a self-starter, and work in a team environment.

Willing to submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Native American preference.

An initial physical exam is required, and Mantoux (TB) testing is required upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.

Must meet Leech Lake Licensing Standards.

Ability to travel in and out of state.

Attend all mandated trainings required by Head Start Performance Standards.

Leech Lake Child Care licensing training requirements completed annually.

Behavioral health training and/or experience preferred.

Demonstrate an ability to work in natural settings, including homes and early care and educational environments.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist in supporting individual students or small groups of students with special needs, including behaviors, in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms.

Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) modifications at the teacher's request.

Become knowledgeable of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Assist in creating supplementary aids and services such as communication assistance/devices, visual supports, and other sensory needs, as needed by the student or classroom.

Ensure individualization occurs by identifying goals on lesson plans and implementing them in the classroom

Attend related IEP/IFSP and Student Success Plan/Behavior Plan meetings.

Assist teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.

Assist in the implementation of student success plans (behavior plans) for individual students

Assist in planning appropriate activities based on each child’s needs.

Utilize developmentally appropriate practices and guidance.

Effectively mainstream children with special needs into the program and utilize Developmentally Appropriate Practices & guidance.

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